Exciting developments are unfolding for *Star Wars: Starfighter*, with Mia Goth reportedly joining Ryan Gosling in the cast of the highly anticipated sci-fi film. According to *The Hollywood Reporter*, Goth—renowned for her roles as Maxine Minx and Pearl in the *X* horror franchise—is set to portray one of the film’s antagonists in director Shawn Levy’s latest project. Production is expected to begin this fall in England, with a theatrical release scheduled for May 28, 2027.
Details about the plot remain under wraps, but what we do know is that Gosling’s character will be tasked with protecting his young nephew from dangerous adversaries—one of whom is played by Goth. Lucasfilm has yet to officially confirm casting details or story specifics, leaving fans eager for more information.
As for the timeline placement, *Star Wars: Starfighter* is said to take place five years after the events of *The Rise of Skywalker*, which concluded the sequel trilogy. However, director Shawn Levy emphasized during Star Wars Celebration 2025 that the film will stand on its own. “This is a standalone. It’s not a prequel, not a sequel,” he stated. “It’s a new adventure. It’s set in a period of time that we haven’t seen explored yet.”
Scheduled to follow 2026’s *The Mandalorian and Grogu*, *Starfighter* shares its name with a series of early 2000s video games including *Star Wars: Starfighter* (2001) and *Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter* (2002). Despite the shared title, there are no indications that the film will draw directly from those games in terms of narrative direction.
While *The Rise of Skywalker* ends with the galaxy celebrating the defeat of Emperor Palpatine, it leaves many questions about the state of the Force and galactic society in the aftermath of the Battle of Exegol. Meanwhile, Daisy Ridley is confirmed to reprise her role as Rey in a separate sequel directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, which will explore her journey as she seeks to rebuild the Jedi Order approximately 15 years after the events of *The Rise of Skywalker*. In contrast, *Starfighter* will offer a closer look at the immediate post-trilogy era.
